Words Containing RONY

55 words contain RONY anywhere. Scores range up to 25 points (ACRONYCHALLY), averaging 17.5 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

Rising at sunset and setting at sunrise.

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At the time of sunset, as of a star's rising.

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Occurring at nightfall, especially of a star's rising or setting.

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In an acronychal manner; at nightfall.

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Definition

A word formed from the first letters of a name.

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Enthusiasm for creating and using acronyms.

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Plural of ACRONYMANIA.

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Relating to or characterized by acronyms.

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In a way that forms an acronym.

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Relating to or characterized by acronyms.

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Plural of ACRONYM.

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State of occurring at different times or being unsynchronized.

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A word reinterpreted as an acronym by inventing a phrase for its letters.

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Plural of BACKRONYM.

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An acronym formed from an existing phrase.

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Plural of BACRONYM.

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The estate or domain of a baron.

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Alternative form of chevronny, meaning divided by chevrons.

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A close friend or companion.

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Favoritism toward friends in appointments, especially political.

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Plural of CRONYISM.

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The study of change over time, especially in language.

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Resembling a drone.

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Evolutionary change in the timing of developmental events.

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A word spelled the same as another but with a different pronunciation and meaning.

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Relating to different words with a shared relationship, like brother and sister.

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In a heteronymous manner.

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Plural of HETERONYM.

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A situation or statement meaning the opposite of its literal intent.

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A name derived from the mother or maternal ancestor.

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Plural of MATRONYMIC.

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A word denoting a part of a larger whole.

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Plural of MERONYMY.

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Plural of MERONYM.

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The part-whole semantic relationship.

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Derived from the name of one's mother or a maternal ancestor.

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Plural of METRONYMIC.

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Infection of the skin around a fingernail or toenail.

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Relating to paronychia, an infection around a nail.

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Plural of PARONYCHIA.

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A word derived from the same root as another.

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Of or relating to words derived from the same root.

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Plural of PARONYMY.

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Derived from the same root; having a shared etymology.

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In a paronymous or word-related manner.

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Plural of PARONYM.

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The state of being paronymous; the use of paronyms.

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Derived from the name of one's father or paternal ancestor.

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Plural of PATRONYMIC.

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New term for an old object after its original name changes.

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Plural of RETRONYM.

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A mangy or scabby creature.

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Plural of RONYON.

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Having a yellowish color like saffron.

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Occurrence of events at the same time.

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How many words containing rony are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain RONY anywhere?

ACRONYCHALLY scores 25 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.